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In honor of National Donate Life Month in April, Allegheny Health Network is participating celebrations across the region.

National Donate Life Month is a monthlong campaign when individuals come together to raise awareness for organ, tissue and cornea donations.

AHN will host several events throughout the coming weeks at various AHN locations such as AHN Allegheny General, AHN Allegheny Valley and AHN Grove City.

According to the Center for Organ Recovery & Education, more than 100,000 people in the United States are waiting for a transplant, with 7,000 Pennsylvanians on that list.

In 2022, AHN saved or improved lives through organ, tissue and cornea donations thanks to gifts of 215 donors across its hospitals.

“Donate Life Month is an incredible opportunity to raise awareness regarding the importance of live-saving organ donations,” Dr. Kalathil Sureshkumar, medical director of the AHN kidney and pancreas transplant program said.

Information about events and donations can be found at www.ahn.org.